Author name: nenagency

Asia, Economy, International

Pakistan and China Reaffirm High-Quality CPEC Cooperation

/

Pakistan and China Reaffirm High-Quality CPEC CooperationIslamabad, August 21, 2025 – Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to the high-quality development of the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the 6th Strategic Dialogue. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad. � �The ministers reviewed bilateral ties, focusing on trade, economics, and CPEC 2.0. Dar noted complete unanimity on key issues and welcomed Wang’s vision for advancing cooperation. Wang described CPEC as the cornerstone of their partnership, prioritizing it as a “growth corridor, livelihood-enhancing corridor, green corridor, and open corridor.” � �Wang pledged support for industrial, agricultural, and mining sectors, along with projects like Gwadar port, Karakoram Highway realignment, and ML-1 railway. Dar thanked China for backing Pakistan’s sovereignty and highlighted upcoming events, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit for the SCO summit. China also offered humanitarian aid for recent floods. � �Stay updated at nenagency.com. � �

Military, National News, Pakistan

DG ISPR Clarifies COAS Did Not Speak to Any Journalist

/

DG ISPR Clarifies COAS Did Not Speak to Any Journalist Rawalpindi, August 21, 2025 – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has clarified that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir did not give any interview to journalists. He termed an article by Suhail Warraich as an act of self-promotion. � �The DG ISPR addressed claims related to an event in Brussels, stating no discussions on PTI or apologies occurred. He emphasized bringing May 9 perpetrators to justice and highlighted Pakistan’s resilience against attacks, including those backed by India. COAS journalist clarification � �Chaudhry urged youth to recognize their strength and called for full implementation of the National Action Plan to combat terrorism. He also noted challenges in deporting illegal Afghan residents involved in crimes. COAS journalist clarification � �Stay updated at nenagency � �

Pakistan

147 Drug Dealers Arrested in Punjab Police Raids

/

Punjab drug raids Lahore, August 21, 2025, 09:04 AM PKT – Punjab Police arrested 147 drug dealers during 230 raids across the province in the last 24 hours. The operation, directed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar, aims to eradicate drug trafficking. Police seized 223 kg of cannabis, 13 kg of crystal meth, 25 kg of opium, 2 kg of heroin, and 1,240 liters of liquor from the suspects. The IGP has ordered intensified efforts, especially near educational institutions, to dismantle drug supply chains. Dr. Usman emphasized strict legal action against all involved, signaling a robust crackdown on the drug trade. Further investigations are underway. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

International

Rana Tanveer Hussain Meets Governor of Qom Province to Strengthen Agricultural Trade

/

Rana Tanveer Hussain Meets Governor of Qom Province to Strengthen Agricultural Trade SEO & Publishing Details Article Content (Yoast-optimized) ISLAMABAD, August 20, 2025 — Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain met Iran’s Governor of Qom Province, Akbar Behnamjou, in Qom to deepen agrarian trade ties and reinforce historical and cultural bonds. They discussed leveraging mutual strengths by trading key agricultural commodities like high-quality rice, mangoes, maize, and halal meat from Pakistan in exchange for Iran’s saffron, pistachios, and dry fruit expertise. Highlighting the vision of enhanced food security, Rana Tanveer called agriculture a “cornerstone of socioeconomic integration.” Both parties agreed on practical steps to boost trade efficiency, including improved customs procedures, food safety protocols (SPS), cold-chain logistics, and warehousing infrastructure. The Iranian side pledged to significantly increase purchases of Pakistani rice, expedite mango export permits, and target Pakistan as a primary exporter for up to 60% of its meat imports. Describing the meeting as a “pivotal step toward a sustainable agricultural alliance,” Rana Tanveer invited Governor Behnamjou and Iranian agricultural experts to Pakistan, seeking to foster stronger institutional and people-to-people ties. Why This Works Let me know if you’d like a social media caption or an image suggestion with alt text to go with this post.

Scroll to Top